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Lycaena thersamon

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Lycaena thersamon
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L. thersamon
Binomial name
Lycaena thersamon
Esper, 1784

Lycaena thersamon, the lesser fiery copper, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found from Eastern Europe, Italy and South-East Europe to Mongolia and North-Western China.

The wingspan is 14–16 mm. The butterfly flies from April to October depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Polygonum aviculare, and possibly other Polygonaceae species.